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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220.80, 347,812.80 and 179,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220.80, 347,812.80 and 179,459.20 is: 268,788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220.80 : 347,812.80 = 179,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220.80/347,812.80 = 179,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220.80x = 347,812.80 × 179,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220.80x = 62,418,206,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418,206,837.76/232,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,788.18

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